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ElevenLabs releases Music v2.5 with conversational co-writer and updated download limits

ElevenLabs has rolled out Music v2.5 as its primary audio model, Hacker News reports.

Updated Sep 11, 2026 · 21:48 UTC1 reports

The short version

ElevenLabs deployed Music v2.5 as the default generation model in ElevenMusic, adding a conversational co-writer called Muse.[Hacker News]
Free accounts receive five lossless downloads daily, while Pro subscribers get 400 monthly downloads.[Hacker News]
The platform blocks audio downloads whenever generated tracks reference work by other artists.[Hacker News]
The update operates separately from the company's multi-year licensing and development deal with Universal Music Group.[Hacker News]

ElevenLabs deployed Music v2.5 as its default model for audio generation in ElevenMusic.[Hacker News]
The release introduces Muse, a conversational co-writer designed for ElevenMusic.[Hacker News]
Free tier users are allotted five lossless downloads daily, compared to 400 monthly downloads for Pro users.[Hacker News]
Downloads are prohibited for any output tracks that reference songs by other artists.[Hacker News]
The model launch remains distinct from ElevenLabs' multi-year licensing partnership with Universal Music Group.[Hacker News]

Specific parameters determining which artist references trigger automated download blocks were not detailed.[Hacker News]

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